title: Reconstruction of craniotomy burr-holes with autologous bone blugs made by a new hole-saw.
abstract: A new craniotomy tool is described. The original De Martell drill was redesigned into a hole-saw for simultaneous production of burr-holes and appropriate autologous bone plugs. The plugs can easily be reinserted and locked in place using bone dust and Tiseel glue permitting appropriate healing and satisfactory cosmetic appearance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Linköping, Sweden.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Boström
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kourtopoulos
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Nilsson
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology